Job Description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (2 Beds)

Location: Durham
Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Ages: 7-17 | Focus: Mental Health, Trauma, Attachment, EBD

Are you an empathetic, empowering leader with a passion for turning adversity into growth? Are you ready to run a home that feels like a home--not just a workplace? Then we want to hear from

you

!

We're a small, nurturing 2-bed children's home, supporting young people aged 7-17 who've experienced trauma, emotional and behavioural challenges, and disrupted attachments. Our aim? To provide a safe, stable, therapeutic environment where healing and hope take root.

Now we're looking for a

Registered Manager

with heart, grit, and vision to lead our home and team with compassion, structure, and sparkle.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading the home's day-to-day operations with a trauma-informed, child-centred approach Creating and reviewing personalised care plans that actually workfor each young person Guiding, supporting and inspiring your team--think coach, not boss Being a champion for our children--liaising with families, professionals, and partner agencies Ensuring Ofsted standards are not just met, but exceeded Building a home where kids feel seen, safe, and supported every single day Keeping all documentation in check, and using it to inform smarter, more responsive care

What You'll Bring

A recognised qualification in health/social care & Level 5 Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards it) At least 2 years experience in children's residential care and leading teams A deep understanding of trauma, mental health, and attachment theory A strong safeguarding ethos, and a drive to always do better Confidence, emotional resilience, and a wicked sense of humour wouldn't hurt either!

Important Stuff

You must have the

right to work in the UK

A

full enhanced DBS check

is required We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome diversity in all its forms
Sound like your kind of challenge?

Then don't wait--apply now and help us build a brighter future for the young people who need it most.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 48,000.00-52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Education:

Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
Experience:

Children's Homes: 2 years (required) Registered Manager: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: RM 02
Expected start date: 01/08/2025